Yue Yuen’s Revenues Improve in May
Yue Yuen reported sales of $732.6 million in May versus $687.2 million in the year-ago period, a gain of 6.6 percent…
Sponsor Adidas Concerned With FIFA Corruption Claims
Adidas released a statement expressing its concern about allegations of corruption at FIFA, the world governing body of soccer that is has long sponsored and that kicks off the World Cup 2014 Thursday….
SealSkinz Announces New Brand Identity
SealSkinz, makers of waterproof, windproof and breathable accessories, unveileda new brand identity. After undertaking a year-long process to understand their brand perception and the needs of their users in the UK and globally, SealSkinz…
DSW Announces Finalists in its Shoe Lovers Care Philanthropic Program
DSW Inc. is giving back to the community once again through its Shoe Lovers Care Leave Your Mark program. After reviewing almost 200 nonprofit organizations that were nominated by DSW employees nationwide, the popular retailer has selected 7 finalists: Al
Kwik Tek Enters Winters Sports Market with Synergy Sportz Acquisition
Kwik Tek Inc., the Denver-based manufacturer of Airhead and Sportsstuff watersports products, has acquired Synergy Sportz, which manufactures Yukon Charlie’s and Sherpa snow shoes and trekking poles as well as Slip Nots winter traction devices…
Nordica USA President Departs for CEO Post at Fischer Sports USA
Tecnica Group SpA announced that Willy Booker resigned as president of Nordica USA to accept the position as CEO of Fischer Sports USA. The changes comes as Nordica reviews its brand positioning and strategy, according to Peter Weaver, who serves as CEO o
dbaSALES Opens Manhattan Showroom
dbaSALES, a sales agency operated by industry veterans Doug and Amy Hoyt along with Partner Bruce Finestone, has opened a showroom in Manhattan. The showroom will represent five brands: Bearpaw, Joy & Mario, Muck Boot Co., OTZ Shoes and Woolrich footwear
J. America Appoints Sr. Manager of Sales Planning and Merchandising
J. America, one the largest collegiate apparel suppliers in the United States, hired Monique Manning as its senior manager of sales planning and merchandising. She had worked for Adidas and Reebok…
Lids Purchases Cardboard Heroes
Lids Sports Group has acquired Cardboard Heroes, a licensed sports apparel, headwear and novelty company headquartered in Dayton, OH. The acquisition consists of 19 Cardboard Heroes retail locations in Ohio and Kentucky, which include four Buckeye Room st
The Buckle Sees May Comps Slide
The Buckle, Inc.'s comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended May 31, 2014 decreased 3.1 percent…
Cabela’s Announces Plans for Three New Stores
Cabela's Incorporated has announced plans to introduce the Cabela's retail experience to three new markets – Huntsville, Ala.; Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Woodbury, N.Y…
Grassroots, Keen Back Colorado Flood Relief Fundraiser
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance and Keen are teaming up with a brewery, a band and a bike club to raise at least $15,000 for rebuilding trails damaged by the 2013 floods that ravaged Lyons and Boulder County, CO…
Little League Celebrating 75 Years
Former MLB All-Star and New York Yankees centerfielder, Bernie Williams, and Little Leaguers from Harlem on Thursday lit the Empire State Building in red, white and blue in a special ceremony to honor the 75th Anniversary of Little League…
Oboz Names Christian Mason as U.S. Sales Chief
Oboz has named Christian Mason, who helped establish German pack maker Deuter in the U.S. market, as its national sales manager…
Gildan Releases its 2013 Web-Based Corporate Citizenship Report
Gildan Activewear Inc. released an updated version of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) website, GenuineGildan.com, presenting the company's CSR programs and achievements for the 2013 fiscal year…
